Was free last year, now it wont turn. T handle pulls right out. Just a faulty modulator or sign of a larger problem?

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1982 300sd, new project car to restore

It doesn't matter if you know what you're doing, as long as you look like you know what you're doing.

Should I just swap it out? does the new one come with the plastic pin the tends to crack? would change that too. Also, BUMP!

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1982 300sd, new project car to restore

It doesn't matter if you know what you're doing, as long as you look like you know what you're doing.

The T-handle just turns a screw. Try some penetrating oil.